Dover, OH
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Dover is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Tuscarawas County, OH. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, landslide, and inland flooding.
Storm events near Dover
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Dover's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Dover itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Tuscarawas County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Dover along with the rest of the county, not a Dover-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 38.3 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 54.9 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 65.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 46.6 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 28.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 65.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 86 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 47.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 83.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 60.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 71.1 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Tuscarawas County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Dover, OH at risk of?
Dover is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Tuscarawas County, where Dover is located, are hail, landslide, and inland flooding.
What is Dover's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Tuscarawas County, where Dover is located, scoring 86 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Dover a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Dover carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Tuscarawas County.
Has Dover had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 92 hail, 70 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Dover since 2016.